The Perfume Library

1888

8.2

Casamorati · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Casamorati 1888 is a floral-oriental men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron and carnation against sweet neroli and warm sandalwood. It opens with Persian saffron, carnation, coriander and green pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Moroccan neroli and Indonesian ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart, and Mysore sandalwood, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody, sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Boadicea the Victorious Ardent and Xerjoff Fars have a close profile.

Paradoxe Intense

7.2

Prada · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Prada Paradoxe Intense is a fresh, floral and fruity feminine scent, softened by sweet and powdery touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, and it is picked mostly for nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. It opens bright with bitter orange bud, Calabrian bergamot and pear. In the heart, moss, Moroccan neroli and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, Moxalone®, Serenolide and Ambrofix settles it into a sweet, powdery finish. Its profile is close to Justin Bieber Someday (Eau de Parfum) and Ulric de Varens UDV pour Elle.

Citrus Riviera

7.2

bdk Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Citrus Riviera is a unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers inside a fresh, green, watery accord. It opens with fig, Italian mandarin orange, Moroccan neroli and Italian lemon. In the heart, Moroccan orange blossom absolute, jasmine and strawberry pull the citrus towards something floral and lightly fruity, while eucalyptus adds a green coolness. The base of patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean absolute and white musk softens it into an earthy, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport also chosen. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Biotherm Eau Pure and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

III-I L'Attesa

7.9

Masque · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque III-I L'Attesa is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character on a powdery, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for daily use, leisure and business alike. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it classic. Italian bergamot, Moroccan neroli and champagne open it bright and airy. In the heart, orris root, tuberose and ylang-ylang add a creamy, floral softness. Leather, Mysore sandalwood and oakmoss in the base leave a woody, leathery depth.

7 (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Loewe · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Loewe 7 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with red apple and pepper and settles into vetiver and Atlas cedar. Red apple brings a fruity crispness at the start, met by the heat of pepper. In the heart, frankincense absolute adds a resinous, smoky tone while Moroccan neroli lightens it slightly. The base of vetiver, musk and Atlas cedar leaves a dry, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer trailing. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with evenings also fitting. Close to half of voters find it masculine. Ginestet Le Boisé and Tom Daxon VSOP have a close profile.

Grand Néroli

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Moroccan neroli, Calabrian bergamot and Paraguayan petigrain bringing the citrus forward. In the heart, Persian galbanum and Scandinavian birch leaf add a green edge, while Slovene oakmoss deepens it with an earthy touch. Virginia cedar, musk and Bourbon vanilla soften the finish into a woody, lightly sweet base. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on anyone. Atelier Cologne Bergamote Soleil and Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

Néroli Plein Sud

7.7

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Néroli Plein Sud is a unisex scent that pairs Moroccan neroli with ginger and turmeric for a fresh, spicy character. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind; winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works at the office too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for feminine and masculine are equal, so it sits right in the middle. The notes read as one piece: Moroccan neroli brings a citrusy, floral and green freshness, while ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and clove add the spice. Sandalwood gives a creamy softness and vetiver a dry, woody edge.

Zafar

7.2

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Zafar is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with oud and frankincense carrying much of its weight. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out; more of them read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with rose and black pepper, then Laotian oud, white blossoms and Moroccan neroli form the heart. The base settles into musk, Burmese oud, frankincense, cedar and Haitian vetiver. Spicy, woody, resinous and smoky tones dominate, while the floral side stays in the background.

Valentino Uomo Acqua

7.5

Valentino · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino Uomo Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with citron, green tomato and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is fresh, aquatic and green. In the heart, neroli, clary sage and orris absolute add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, vetiver, white leather and musk sweetens it slightly and keeps it steady. Sober Okinawa and Prada Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Chloé Rose Naturelle / Chloé Eau de Parfum Naturelle

6.9

Chloé · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chloé Rose Naturelle / Chloé Eau de Parfum Naturelle is a fresh, softly sweet floral that pairs rose and neroli with a citrus and green brightness, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant bud absolute and citron, giving a bright, fruity freshness. Bulgarian rose and Moroccan neroli lead the heart, while mimosa absolute and cedarwood in the base soften the scent and settle it on a lightly woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads mostly feminine. Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Cologne Intense (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Houbigant · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green chypre made for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes last. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, tarragon and lavender, with pink pepper adding a light spice. Frankincense and jasmine absolute form the heart. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and amber settles into a resinous, woody and slightly smoky finish.

Sandalwood Temple

7.6

Sana Jardin · 2017

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Sana Jardin Sandalwood Temple is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of bergamot and Moroccan neroli to the creamy sweetness of sandalwood and vanilla. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, while office and evening also get votes. Slightly more voters call it feminine, though the masculine vote is far from small. It opens with bergamot, Moroccan neroli and orange blossom water absolute, giving a citrusy, floral brightness. Cedar in the heart builds a woody frame. In the base, sandalwood, gaiac wood and vanilla sweeten and soften, and the creamy, powdery accords take over, with a spicy edge.

Ambre Céruléen

7.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Ambre Céruléen is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days. Opoponax and myrrh give it a resinous warmth, while sandalwood lays a woody base. Cardamom adds a spicy edge, tonka bean pulls the whole toward a gourmand, powdery sweetness, and Moroccan neroli softens that richness a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Valmont Gaggia Medio I and Profumum Roma Oxiana have a close profile.

L'Orée du Bois

7.2

Jacques Fath · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jacques Fath L'Orée du Bois opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, finds its heart in mimosa and orange blossom, and settles into honey and amber as a floral, spicy, sweet scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and many also choose it for a night out. Most voters read it as feminine. The top of mandarin orange, bergamot and Moroccan neroli gives a bright start. In the heart, mimosa, orange blossom and ylang-ylang form a floral core. The base turns sweet with honey, amber and musk, while cinnamon and saffron add spice and sandalwood a woody warmth. The overall feel is powdery and creamy.

Lumière Dorée

7.2

Miller Harris · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Lumière Dorée is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around bitter orange, Italian bergamot and Moroccan neroli. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split between both. It opens with petitgrain, bitter orange and bergamot, giving a bright, slightly green citrus. In the heart, neroli, orange blossom and jasmine sambac absolute add a floral, faintly creamy softness. Vetiver, cashmere wood, white musk and amber leave a clean, woody base.

Secrets du Paradis Rouge

7.3

Jul et Mad · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Jul et Mad Secrets du Paradis Rouge is a unisex-classified scent in which citrus and flowers meet on a sweet, powdery, creamy base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, yet also works for evenings and nights out. In character votes, feminine leads and modern comes second. Mandarin orange, orange zest and clove come first. The heart holds Damask rose, orange blossom and almond, while vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten and soften the base. Marcoccia Mandorla di Sicilia and Kerosene Unforsaken have a close profile.

Sous Le Toit de Paris

6.9

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Sous Le Toit de Paris is a fresh, green and lightly powdery blend of citrus and floral accords, a unisex scent that suits everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily, leisure and business settings lead, while evening and night out get fewer votes. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though the masculine vote is sizeable. The top notes of Moroccan neroli, African bitter orange and Sicilian bergamot open as bright citrus. In the heart, South African geranium, Haitian vetiver and French violet leaf add a green, woody side. The base of musk, Brazilian tonka bean and white leather softens it into a powdery warmth. Prada Infusion de Vétiver and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Le Temps des Rêves

7.7

Goutal · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Le Temps des Rêves is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around bergamot, Moroccan neroli and Morrocan orange blossom. It opens with bergamot, Moroccan neroli and Morrocan orange blossom, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Myrtle sits at the heart, and the base of ambroxan, bran, snowdrop and sandalwood closes it on a woody, creamy softness, with a faint spicy edge behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though it is unisex. Guerlain Néroli Plein Sud and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Dancing Light

7.2

Olfactive Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Studio Dancing Light is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mint, cardamom and bergamot against lavender and neroli. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes feminine sits slightly ahead, with masculine close behind. It opens with mint, cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, while pineapple and fig milk add a soft fruity edge. Lavender, jasmine and neroli give the heart a floral lift. The base dries down to amber, moss, sandalwood and cedar, with musk leaving a creamy trace. Miller Harris Lumière Dorée and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Bergamotto di Calabria

7.3

Perris Monte Carlo · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria opens with Italian bergamot and pink pepper, softened by neroli and orange blossom, and reads as a fresh, citrusy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The opening is bright and lightly spicy, with bergamot, pink pepper and Sichuan pepper. In the heart, neroli, orange blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral note. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, iris and musk dries the scent down to a clean, woody finish.

Bohemian Orange Blossom

7.1

Atelier Cologne · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Bohemian Orange Blossom is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. American orange, Moroccan orange blossom absolute and Moroccan neroli together build a single orange blossom line. Citrus and floral sides lead, a green freshness lightens the air, and fruity, sweet touches soften the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and is rarely picked for nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so people read it both ways. Close in profile are The Merchant Of Venice Neroli Marocco and bdk Parfums Citrus Riviera.

Antique

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nebiru Parfvms Antique is a unisex chypre that opens with Moroccan neroli, mandarin and bergamot, then carries that freshness into rose, jasmine and iris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and office use also voted. The opening is bright with neroli, peach, aldehydes and citrus, while Italian herbs add a green edge. The heart turns floral and slightly powdery with rose, jasmine, iris and a soapy note. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss sweeten it and settle it into a chypre dry-down, with civet adding an animal warmth.

Orange Mauresque

7.2

Chopard · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard Orange Mauresque is a fresh, floral citrus unisex scent built around mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Moroccan neroli. It is light and airy, leaning towards spring and summer, and most voters pick those two seasons. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Citrus comes first: mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright, fruity freshness. Neroli and orange blossom carry the floral side, while benzoin and copaiba balsam sweeten it into a creamy, powdery softness. Ambrox sits behind it all as a warm base.

Elae

6.6

Trudon · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Trudon Elae is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, easiest to wear on leisure days and in daily use. It opens with apple and Moroccan neroli, a fresh and green start. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine fill out the floral side with a creamy softness. Australian sandalwood and Siam benzoin lay a woody, sweet and powdery base underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail without overwhelming the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, though daytime and evening wear both come up. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Its profile is close to Jeroboam Unue and Kilian Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi.